Fireworks and Safety Tips

Fireworks sales are now banned everywhere in the region, and in all Westshore communities discharges of consumer (“family fireworks”) are allowed only under permit on October 31 between 5:00 pm and 10:00 pm. Call Langford City Hall for permit and annual Fireworks Safety Course information at (250) 478-7882.

To Obtain a Permit:

Persons wishing to have a fireworks event may obtain the permit from their municipality:

City of Langford, 877 Goldstream Avenue, (250) 478-7882

City of Colwood, 3300 Wishart Road, (250) 478-5999

Town of View Royal, 333 Island Highway, (250) 479-7322

District of Highlands, 1980 Millstream Road, (250) 474-1773

Everyone must have a permit to possess or discharge any fireworks;

Permits are issued only to persons 18 years of age and older; and

No fireworks or firecrackers may be sold or traded in these municipalities.

Consult the complete bylaw for full information – include permit costs and other requirements – before planning your event.

PLEASE NOTE: The issuance of fireworks permits will be contingent on current fire conditions.

Types of Permits:

Consumer (family) and Display fireworks permit - Valid only on October 31st

Pyrotechnic fireworks permit

​Fireworks Safety Course:

Completion of the Fireworks Safety Course is required for those wishing to obtain a consumer (family) fireworks permit. (Only Valid on October 31st of each year)

The 2019 Fireworks Safety Course will be offered free of charge at the following locations:

To Be Announced in October 2019

Please note: The certificate of completion for the Fireworks Safety Course is valid for three years. If you took the course in 2016 you are required to take it again. If you took the course in 2017 or 2018 you may want to take it again to refresh your safety knowledge, but you do not need to repeat the course in order to apply for a permit.